Nevada Lawmakers Push for Protection of Sensitive Locations Amid Immigration Policy Changes
Las Vegas, NV — Nevada lawmakers have passed Assembly Joint Resolution 9, urging Congress to prevent federal immigration agents from entering schools and places of worship to enforce immigration laws. This resolution follows President Donald Trump’s removal of guidelines established during the Biden administration, which designated these locations as “sensitive” and generally off-limits for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations.
The 27-15 vote in the Assembly reflected a partisan divide, with Republican members opposed. Assemblymember Cecelia González, chair of the Nevada Latino Legislative Caucus, emphasized that the resolution aims to reassure concerned community members regarding federal immigration policies, noting that fear has negatively impacted educational outcomes.
Support for the resolution includes backing from local religious leaders and the ACLU of Nevada, with Executive Director Athar Haseebullah highlighting the discouragement of individuals seeking legal assistance due to fear of immigration enforcement.
At the federal level, similar protective legislation, the Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, has been introduced in both the House and Senate, with significant backing from Nevada representatives. Critics argue that recent policy reversals undermine community safety and rights to education and worship.
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